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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.68, 786.88 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.68, 786.88 and 318.53 is: 477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.68 : 786.88 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.68/786.88 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.68x = 786.88 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.68x = 250,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,647.25/524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.72

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